Frank led the way.
CHAPTER X
AN EXPEDITION
Briefly Jack repeated Captain Marcus' orders to Frank.
"I took the liberty of making those preparations without awaiting such a command," said Frank. "I have thrown out outposts, and there is no danger of a surprise tonight."
"You mean this morning," disagreed Jack, after a look at his watch. "It's after four o'clock now."
"Then it will soon be daylight," said Frank. "You had better turn in and get a little sleep. I'll stand watch."
Jack well knew the futility of an argument over this matter, so he turned in without further words by the simple process of throwing himself on a pallet on the floor of the tent. Frank took his seat in the doorway, where he remained looking out into the distance.
The sun was high in the heavens when Jack awoke. He jumped up with a start. Frank was not there. Jack made a hasty toilet and set out to find his friend. He came upon him at the river landing, and, as the lad cast his eyes down the stream he made out the launch of Captain Marcus coming, swiftly toward the camp.
He tapped Frank lightly on the shoulder.